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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,267.72, 348,401.74 and 153,363.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,267.72, 348,401.74 and 153,363.40 is: 230,045.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,267.72 : 348,401.74 = 153,363.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,267.72/348,401.74 = 153,363.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,267.72x = 348,401.74 × 153,363.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,267.72x = 53,432,075,412.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,432,075,412.32/232,267.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,045.21

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